Les Jardins de Métis prepares for 100th anniversary milestone

As Les Jardins de Métis approaches its 100th anniversary milestone in 2026, it will begin various transitions as it enters a new chapter.

As part of this transition, Alexander Reford, general manager of Les Jardins since 1995, will be leaving the general management of Jardins de Métis.

A new general manager will take office in March 2025 and will be accompanied in the transition by Reford, to ensure consistency in operations as well as the overall strategic vision.

Following the centenary celebrations, Reford will continue his his involvement in the Jardins de Métis’ mission as curator.

This development reflects Les Jardins de Métis’ goal to combine the legacy of Elsie Reford with a contemporary vision of garden design.

“Elsie left us blank pages at the end of her gardening notebook in 1958. These blank pages leave it to her successors to carry on her work,” said Alexander Reford.

“The centenary of Les Jardins de Métis represents an exceptional opportunity to pay tribute to our predecessors, while paving the way for future generations. This transition will breathe new life into our institution while preserving the values for which it is known for.”

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